James Ellis

Experience

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  Tesco

  Nov 2002 - Aug 2004

  Customer Service Advisor
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  Wickes

  May 2006 - Sept 2006

  Customer Service Advisor
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  Mangoletsi (Holdings) Ltd

  Apr 2008 - Jun 2019

  Pivotal member of the management team taking the company from £15 million turnover to in excess of £35 million Responsible for producing the monthly management accounts, as well as processing payroll, calculating all sales, service, and parts commissions, plus bonuses. Also responsible for monthly management information to manufacturer through composite reportingMethodically accounting for costings and expenses on work in progress for a large service department with labour sales in excess of £1 million per annum Budgeting for the business to increase revenue per year and forecasting all needed information such as cash flowsSolely responsible for setting up a Direct Debit facility. Sourcing the correct one, arranging sponsorship and teaching fellow staff members how to use Production and presentation, in an easily readable format, of Daily Operating Control (DOC) and other invaluable reports Produced Balance Sheet and VAT Reconciliations, and the quarterly submission Calculating and responsible for all payment of all new car bonuses for 5 franchises (previously 7) Accurately checking and approving profits of all vehicle sales to identify any process issuesJointly responsible for stock management and control of a parts department with in excess of £500,000 of stock. Experienced in auditing of a daily basis to produce a stock audit twice a year. Responsible for GABRIEL submissions, compliance audits and liaising with our appointed representative auditors for insurance sales and signing every pack for Financial Conduct Authority complianceRegular review of expenses, KPI's and processes to improve business performanceDirect contact for the statutory financial audits on an annual basis and monthly vehicle audits with finance houses and manufacturersProducing analysis and inputting my conclusions for all aspects related to procurement Show less

  • Management Accountant

    Jan 2014 - Jun 2019

  • Accountants Assistant

    Apr 2008 - Jan 2014
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  Swansway Motor Group

  Jun 2019 - Jan 2022

  Management Accountant
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  JCB

  Jan 2022 - now

  Dealer Development Manager